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Sanford, FL Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Sanford home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
61,448
Population Estimate
$152,777
Median Home Value
92.8%
Employment Rate
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree+

Sanford City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Sanford home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Jennifer Wemert

At Wemert Group Realty, we love the energy and charm of Sanford"”a historic riverside city that's full of surprises. From strolling along the Sanford RiverWalk to grabbing a bite at Hollerbach's or catching live music at The West End Trading Co., downtown Sanford is always buzzing with life. We love the mix of century-old homes, new developments like Riverbend and Celery Key, and the strong sense of community you feel at local events and festivals. The Sanford International Airport makes travel easy, and with quick access to I-4 and 417, it's conveniently connected to Orlando and the theme parks. Sanford is full of personality, creativity, and character"”and we're proud to help people find their place in it.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$217
Median Listing Price$359,935
Median Days on Market66
Active Listings386
New Listings118
Total Listings (Active + Pending)525
Avg Listing Price$431,161
Avg Listing Price Change MoM2%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY0%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.29
Family Dual Income47.6
Median Household Income$47,217
Median Individual Income$27,075
Home Ownership50.0%
Home Value$152,777
Median Rent$1,110
Rent Burden35.7%
Poverty19.1%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED10.3%
  • Highschool Education32.1%
  • Some College34.6%
  • Bachelors Degree17.6%
  • Graduate Degree5.4%
  • Total College or Above23.0%
  • Stem Degree42.9%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.9%
  • Female51.1%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married40.7%
  • Divorced16.2%
  • Never Married37.1%
  • Widowed6.1%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CitySanford
State IDFL
Population61,448

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1826.0%
19–2915.1%
30–3918.2%
40–4912.2%
Age Group% of Population
50–5911.2%
60–699.8%
70–794.3%
80+3.0%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation64.6%
Unemployment Rate7.2%
Disabled12.6%

ETHNICITY

White56.1%
Black29.4%
Asian4.1%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other6.3%
Multiple3.8%

OTHER

Hispanic26.9%
Limited English4.4%
Health Uninsured15.0%
Veteran7.4%

Local Discussions

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford, FL?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Sanford, FL for first-time home buyers?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Sanford, FL

Barrett Spray

Keller Williams

Oviedo, FL

5.0 (63 reviews)

34 Years of Experience

Jennifer Wemert

Wemert Group Realty, LLC

Orlando, FL

5.0 (209 reviews)

27 Years of Experience

Lisa Scott

Tolaris Realty Group, LLC

SANFORD, FL

5.0 (53 reviews)

23 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Sanford, FL

Get to know neighborhoods in Sanford, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Lake Forest, Sanford

    Lake Forest ↗

    Median asking price
    $514,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    49
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.2/10 · 6 schools

  • The Retreat At Wekiva, Sanford

    The Retreat At Wekiva ↗

    Median asking price
    $322,950
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    47
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.4/10 · 5 schools

  • Preserve At Astor Farms, Sanford

    Preserve At Astor Farms ↗

    Median asking price
    $442,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    13
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.4/10 · 5 schools

  • Berington Club, Sanford

    Berington Club ↗

    Median asking price
    $412,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    6
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.2/10 · 5 schools

  • Lake Sylvan Cove, Sanford

    Lake Sylvan Cove ↗

    Median asking price
    $409,950
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    6
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.2/10 · 5 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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